At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting property development projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery.
- Company: Join a growing property development business with a dynamic team in the West Midlands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the property sector while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in property development and strong project management skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Manager to join a growing property development business based in the West Midlands.
The successful individual will take ownership of projects across the full development lifecycle, from the early stages of a deal and due diligence through legal agreements, procurement and construction, ultimately through to completion and handover.
This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone with a strong understanding of the development process and the ability to coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders to successfully progress schemes.
Experience within house building or residential development would be particularly advantageous, although candidates from wider property development backgrounds will also be considered.
Manage development projects from initial due diligence through to completion and handover.
Support new development opportunities following acquisition and through the legal process.
Coordinate due diligence, identifying and managing development risks as projects progress.
Assist with the negotiation and progression of development-related legal agreements.
Manage and coordinate Development Funding Agreements and Agreements for Lease.
Work closely with legal advisers, funders, operators, consultants, contractors and other key project stakeholders.
Appoint, brief and coordinate external consultant teams throughout the development process.
Manage projects through pre-construction and procurement, including contractor appointment and key project milestones.
Oversee projects once on site, monitoring programme, cost, quality and development obligations.
Provide clear project reporting to the senior management team across programme, risk, cost and delivery.
Previous experience within property development, preferably within house building or residential development.
Experience managing projects across multiple stages of the development lifecycle.
Strong due diligence experience and an understanding of the legal processes associated with property development.
Experience working with Development Funding Agreements and/or Agreements for Lease would be highly advantageous.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and manage development risk.
Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The position will be based in the West Midlands, with a minimum of three days per week working from the office.
In return, we have discussed a competitive salary plus package (negotiable dependent on individual experience).
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Development Manager - Homebased employer: Blue Diamond Recruitment
Join a privately owned house builder in the West Midlands, where you will be part of a supportive and experienced team dedicated to your professional growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in residential development, with a clear pathway for career advancement into a Technical Coordinator position. Embrace a work culture that values ambition and encourages continuous learning, all while contributing to meaningful projects in a thriving industry.
